Cheddar cheese
Sargento 4 State Cheddar
212 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 72
Sargento 4 State Cheddar scores 72 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Powdered cellulose: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points Natamycin: Health Canada permits it only in listed foods, such as on the surface of cheese. Regulatory
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese
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Sharp Cheddar Cheese British Organic Dairy Co. · 7 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 97 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Adams Reserve · 10 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 97 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Sharp Cheddar Deli-Sliced Cheese Happy Farms by ALDI · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 94 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Mild Cheddar Morrisons Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Irish cheddar Boar's Head · 7 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 89 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
4 State Cheddar
Ingredients
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
- Natamycin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 6 g / 100 g minus 2.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 28 = 72
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1/4 cup (28 g)
Ingredients
- CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR))
- POTATO STARCH (TO PREVENT CAKING)
- POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING)
- NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR)
Label text, as published
CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)], POTATO STARCH (TO PREVENT CAKING), POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More Cheddar cheese on GoodSwap
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New York White Cheddar Cheese Emporium Selection · 283 g High in saltHigh in saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Extra Sharp Cheddar Tillamook Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatNo synthetic dyes Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Easy Cheese Cheddar Nabisco · 8 oz (226 g) Ultra-processedContains seed oilsNo synthetic dyes Score 63 out of 100 Good -
Medium Cheddar Tillamook · 2.5 lb/1.13 kg Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatNo synthetic dyes Score 76 out of 100 Good
More from Sargento
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Sliced Swiss Cheese Sargento · 7 oz Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Sharp Cheddar Sliced Cheddar Cheese Sargento · 21 g Score 76 out of 100 Good -
Mozzarella Sliced Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sargento · 21 g Score 91 out of 100 Excellent -
MOZZARELLA Shredded Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Sargento · 28 g Score 73 out of 100 Good
Sources
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov